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P31 CFX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,958 mi
Last recorded189,958 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 CFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 189,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper guard missing 2 bolts but still secure

oil level low before MOT started - 3 litres put in to get at correct level

steering drop arm has slight play

towbar ball removed at time of test

underside and suspension corroded but not reducing overall strength and security

Fail 25 Jan 2023 189,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

towbar ball removed at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper guard missing 2 bolts but still secure

oil level low before MOT started - 3 litres put in to get at correct level

steering drop arm has slight play

underside and suspension corroded but not reducing overall strength and security

Fail 9 Jan 2023 189,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension component/body mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose not secured (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering drop arm has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES - Inner wheel arches/wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,394 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose not secured by clip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff mounting ball joint has slight play

tail pipe corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 172,394 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose not secured by clip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff mounting ball joint has slight play

tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 152,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 152,345 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,663 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 140,660 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 133,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 133,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all three (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 126,876 miles

full sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 120,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,115 miles

full sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,469 miles

Alternator belt squeals when under load.

Battery and carrier are corroding.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess yet.

Steering column universal joint is slightly soft.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,919 miles

Brake pipe to load sensing valve is corroded.

Front exhaust section is corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly soft.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 94,919 miles

Brake pipe to load sensing valve is corroded.

Front exhaust section is corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint is slightly soft.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,917 miles

Front registration plate is cracked but secure and legible.

Nearside wiper blade is slightly split.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 92,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate is cracked but secure and legible.

Nearside wiper blade is slightly split.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades noisey and judder across screen

Pass 16 May 2008 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 71,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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P31 CFX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P31 CFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P31 CFX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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